"If you don't have the time to read, you don't have the time or the tools to write." In 1999, Stephen King began to write about his craft -- and his life. By midyear, a widely reported accident jeopardized the survival of both. And in his months of recovery, the link between writing and living became more crucial than ever. Rarely has a book on writing been so clear, so useful, and so revealing. On Writing begins with a mesmerizing account of King's...

With straightforward advice and a plethora of up-to-date recommendations, the authors provide step-by-step information on everything aspiring children's book authors needs to know.

"In this lively nonfiction book for young readers, bestselling author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing"--